Who is the corrections minister? Federal and every state
Current corrections ministers for Australia and every state and territory, with office addresses and shadow ministers. Write to any of them online.
Australia has nine parliaments: the federal parliament and one for each state and territory. Each government decides its own ministry, so the corrections portfolio has a different name, and sometimes a different minister, in each one. 8 of the nine currently have a minister whose title covers corrections. This page lists them, their shadows, and the other ministers who share the work, with addresses from each parliament's official records.
Corrections ministers at a glance
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Office mailing address | Write |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | Anoulack ChanthivongALP · Member for Macquarie Fields | Minister for CorrectionsAlso: Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading; Minister for Industry and Trade; Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology; Minister for Building | Unit 9, Centennial House, 12 Ingleburn Road, Ingleburn NSW 2565Electorate office | Write |
| Victoria | Ros SpenceALP · Member for Kalkallo | Minister for CorrectionsAlso: Minister for Victim Support; Minister for Community Sport | PO Box 132, Craigieburn VIC 3064Electorate office | Write |
| Queensland | Laura GerberLNP · Member for Currumbin | Minister for Corrective Services | PO Box 751, Currumbin QLD 4223Electorate office | Write |
| Western Australia | Tony ButiALP · Member for Armadale | Minister for Corrective ServicesAlso: Attorney General; Minister for Commerce; Minister for Tertiary and International Education | 2898 Albany Highway, Kelmscott WA 6111Electorate office | Write |
| South Australia | Michael BrownALP · Member for Florey | Minister for Correctional ServicesAlso: Minister for Police; Minister for Consumer and Business Affairs | Unit 1/3 Wilkinson Road, Para Hills SA 5096Electorate office | Write |
| Tasmania | Guy BarnettLIB · Member for Lyons | Minister for Justice, Corrections and RehabilitationAlso: Deputy Premier; Attorney-General; Minister for Environment and Climate Change; Minister for Small Business, Trade and Consumer Affairs | 76 Emu Bay Road, Deloraine TAS 7304Electorate office | Write |
| Australian Capital Territory | Caitlin ToughALP · Member for Brindabella | Minister for CorrectionsAlso: Minister for Human Rights; Minister for Community Services; Minister for Women, Seniors and Veterans; Minister for the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence | GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601Parliament House | Write |
| Northern Territory | Gerard MaleyCLP · Member for Nelson | Minister for CorrectionsAlso: Deputy Chief Minister; Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries; Minister for Mining and Energy; Minister for Renewables; Minister for Recreational Fishing | PO Box 524, Howard Springs NT 0835Electorate office | Write |
No minister in Federal has corrections in their title right now. There, the work usually sits with another minister (see "Also relevant" below), or it isn't a responsibility of that level of government.
Federal addresses are for Parliament House, where portfolio mail should go. State and territory addresses are the minister's electorate office, which passes portfolio mail on.
Names, roles and addresses on this page come from each parliament's official member lists. Data checked 20 October 2026.
Federal or state: who's responsible for corrections?
Prisons, parole and community corrections are run by the states and territories, so there is no federal corrections minister. Youth detention is often a separate youth justice portfolio.
If you're not sure which level handles your issue, write to your own local member as well. Their office can pass your letter to the right minister.
Corrections ministers by parliament
New South Wales corrections minister
The Minister for Corrections in New South Wales is Anoulack Chanthivong (ALP, Member for Macquarie Fields), who is also Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading, Minister for Industry and Trade, Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology and Minister for Building. Write to them at Unit 9, Centennial House, 12 Ingleburn Road, Ingleburn NSW 2565.
In opposition, Anthony Roberts (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Corrections.
Victoria corrections minister
The Minister for Corrections in Victoria is Ros Spence (ALP, Member for Kalkallo), who is also Minister for Victim Support and Minister for Community Sport. Write to them at PO Box 132, Craigieburn VIC 3064.
In opposition, Brad Battin (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Police and Corrections.
Queensland corrections minister
The Minister for Corrective Services in Queensland is Laura Gerber (LNP, Member for Currumbin). Write to them at PO Box 751, Currumbin QLD 4223.
In opposition, Glenn Butcher (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Corrective Services.
Western Australia corrections minister
The Minister for Corrective Services in Western Australia is Tony Buti (ALP, Member for Armadale), who is also Attorney General, Minister for Commerce and Minister for Tertiary and International Education. Write to them at 2898 Albany Highway, Kelmscott WA 6111.
In opposition, Adam Hort (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Corrective Services.
South Australia corrections minister
The Minister for Correctional Services in South Australia is Michael Brown (ALP, Member for Florey), who is also Minister for Police and Minister for Consumer and Business Affairs. Write to them at Unit 1/3 Wilkinson Road, Para Hills SA 5096.
In opposition, Tim Whetstone (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Correctional Services.
Tasmania corrections minister
The Minister for Justice, Corrections and Rehabilitation in Tasmania is Guy Barnett (LIB, Member for Lyons), who is also Deputy Premier, Attorney-General, Minister for Environment and Climate Change and Minister for Small Business, Trade and Consumer Affairs. Write to them at 76 Emu Bay Road, Deloraine TAS 7304.
In opposition, Jen Butler (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Corrections & Rehabilitations. On the crossbench, Cecily Rosol (GRN) is Greens Spokesperson for Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Australian Capital Territory corrections minister
The Minister for Corrections in the Australian Capital Territory is Caitlin Tough (ALP, Member for Brindabella), who is also Minister for Human Rights, Minister for Community Services, Minister for Women, Seniors and Veterans and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence. Write to them at GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601.
In opposition, Deborah Morris (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Corrections. On the crossbench, Rebecca Vassarotti (GRN) is Spokesperson for Justice, Corrections, Policing, and Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence.
Northern Territory corrections minister
The Minister for Corrections in the Northern Territory is Gerard Maley (CLP, Member for Nelson), who is also Deputy Chief Minister, Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Minister for Mining and Energy, Minister for Renewables and Minister for Recreational Fishing. Write to them at PO Box 524, Howard Springs NT 0835.
In opposition, Ed Smelt (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Corrections.
Shadow corrections ministers and spokespeople
A shadow minister leads the opposition's policy on corrections and questions the government in parliament. Write to them when you want an issue raised publicly, or want to know what the alternative government would do. Crossbench spokespeople, such as the Greens in some parliaments, are listed too.
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Write |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South WalesOpposition | Anthony RobertsLIB · Member for Lane Cove | Shadow Minister for CorrectionsAlso: Shadow Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | Brad BattinLIB · Member for Berwick | Shadow Minister for Police and CorrectionsAlso: Shadow Minister for Sport | Write |
| QueenslandOpposition | Glenn ButcherALP · Member for Gladstone | Shadow Minister for Corrective ServicesAlso: Shadow Minister for Police and Crime Prevention; Shadow Minister for Sport | Write |
| Western AustraliaOpposition | Adam HortLIB · Member for Kalamunda | Shadow Minister for Corrective ServicesAlso: Shadow Minister for Police; Shadow Minister for Youth | Write |
| South AustraliaOpposition | Tim WhetstoneLIB · Member for Chaffey | Shadow Minister for Correctional ServicesAlso: Shadow Minister for Police; Shadow Minister for Emergency Services | Write |
| TasmaniaOpposition | Jen ButlerALP · Member for Lyons | Shadow Minister for Corrections & RehabilitationsAlso: Shadow Minister for Police, Fire & Emergency Services; Shadow Minister for Transport; Shadow Minister for Veterans' Affairs | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryOpposition | Deborah MorrisLIB · Member for Brindabella | Shadow Minister for CorrectionsAlso: Deputy Opposition Leader; Shadow Minister for Women; Shadow Minister for Women's Health; Shadow Minister for Planning; Shadow Minister for Home Ownership and Housing Affordability; Shadow Minister for Police, Emergency Services, and Community Safety | Write |
| Northern TerritoryOpposition | Ed SmeltALP · Member for Nightcliff | Shadow Minister for CorrectionsAlso: Deputy Leader of the Opposition; Shadow Minister for Community Safety; Shadow Attorney-General and Justice; Shadow Minister for Prevention of Domestic Violence; Shadow Minister for Alcohol Policy; Shadow Minister for Racing; Shadow Minister for Housing Construction; Shadow Minister for Lands and Planning; Shadow Minister for Logistics and Infrastructure; Shadow Minister for Housing, Local Government and Community Development; Shadow Minister for Essential Services; Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Renewables | Write |
| TasmaniaCrossbench | Cecily RosolGRN · Member for Bass | Greens Spokesperson for Corrections and RehabilitationAlso: Greens Spokesperson for Health and Mental Health; Greens Spokesperson for Children and Young People; Greens Spokesperson for Community Services; Greens Spokesperson for Disability Services; Greens Spokesperson for Local Government; Greens Spokesperson for Preventative Health; Greens Spokesperson for Waste; Greens Spokesperson for Women | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryCrossbench | Rebecca VassarottiGRN · Member for Kurrajong | Spokesperson for Justice, Corrections, Policing, and Domestic, Family and Sexual ViolenceAlso: Spokesperson for Housing; Spokesperson for Health and Mental Health; Spokesperson for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs; Spokesperson for Gaming Reform; Spokesperson for Ageing and Carers; Spokesperson for Veterans | Write |
See every opposition frontbench on the list of shadow ministers.
Also relevant
Assistant ministers, parliamentary secretaries and ministers for closely related areas. If your issue is about one of these areas, they may be the better person to write to, or you can copy them in.
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Write |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South WalesOpposition | Susan CarterLIB · Member of the Legislative Council | Acting Shadow Minister for Youth Justice | Write |
| New South WalesGovernment | Jihad DibALP · Member for Bankstown | Minister for Youth Justice | Write |
| New South WalesGovernment | Charishma KaliyandaALP · Member for Liverpool | Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Justice | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | Renee HeathLIB · Member for Eastern Victoria Region | Shadow Minister for Youth Justice | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | Trung LuuLIB · Member for Western Metropolitan Region | Shadow Assistant Minister for Police and Corrections | Write |
| QueenslandOpposition | Di FarmerALP · Member for Bulimba | Shadow Minister for Youth Justice | Write |
| Western AustraliaGovernment | Dan CaddyALP · Member of the Legislative Council | Parliamentary Secretary to the Attorney General, Minister for Corrective Services, Commerce, Tertiary and International Education | Write |
How to address a letter to a minister
Address the envelope to the minister by name and title, then their office address. Inside, open with Dear Minister. Only write "The Hon" if the minister holds that title; some state ministers do not. The address blocks on each politician page already use the right form. For more detail, see how to address a letter to an MP.
The Hon Anoulack Chanthivong MP, BComm, MEc, MSc
Unit 9, Centennial House
12 Ingleburn Road
Ingleburn NSW 2565
Dear Minister,
- Keep to one issue, and say exactly which program, service or decision you mean.
- Say what you want the minister to do, in one sentence.
- Include your full postal address so the office can reply.
- A short personal story carries more weight than statistics the department already has.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the corrections minister in New South Wales?+
The Hon Anoulack Chanthivong MP, BComm, MEc, MSc (ALP) is the Minister for Corrections in New South Wales, and also Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading, Minister for Industry and Trade and Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology.
Who is the corrections minister in Victoria?+
The Hon Ros Spence MP (ALP) is the Minister for Corrections in Victoria, and also Minister for Victim Support and Minister for Community Sport.
Who is the corrections minister in Queensland?+
The Hon Laura Gerber MP (LNP) is the Minister for Corrective Services in Queensland.
Who is the corrections minister in Western Australia?+
The Hon Dr Tony Buti MLA (ALP) is the Minister for Corrective Services in Western Australia, and also Attorney General, Minister for Commerce and Minister for Tertiary and International Education.
Who is the corrections minister in South Australia?+
The Hon Michael Brown MP (ALP) is the Minister for Correctional Services in South Australia, and also Minister for Police and Minister for Consumer and Business Affairs.
Who is the corrections minister in Tasmania?+
The Hon Guy Barnett MP (LIB) is the Minister for Justice, Corrections and Rehabilitation in Tasmania, and also Deputy Premier, Attorney-General and Minister for Environment and Climate Change.
Who is the corrections minister in the Australian Capital Territory?+
Ms Caitlin Tough MLA (ALP) is the Minister for Corrections in the Australian Capital Territory, and also Minister for Human Rights, Minister for Community Services and Minister for Women, Seniors and Veterans.
Who is the corrections minister in the Northern Territory?+
The Hon Gerard Maley MLA (CLP) is the Minister for Corrections in the Northern Territory, and also Deputy Chief Minister, Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries and Minister for Mining and Energy.
Who is the shadow corrections minister?+
Oppositions in 8 of Australia's nine parliaments have a shadow minister covering corrections, all listed on this page.
Should I write to the federal or state corrections minister?+
Prisons, parole and community corrections are run by the states and territories, so there is no federal corrections minister. Youth detention is often a separate youth justice portfolio.
How do I contact the corrections minister?+
Write a letter. Address the envelope to the minister by name and title, followed by their office address, and open with "Dear Minister". Federal ministers can be written to at Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600. State and territory ministers can be written to at their electorate office, which passes portfolio mail on to their ministerial office.